Category Manager -Fashion

Role Summary

Own the apparel category end-to-end. This role is responsible for building a profitable, well-

edited assortment that balances trend relevance, margin discipline, and inventory health.

The mandate is commercial clarity: right products, right depth, right timing.

Key Responsibilities

Own category P&L including revenue, margin, sell-through, and inventory turns.

Plan seasonal assortments using customer data, trends, and brand direction.

Define category architecture including price ladders, fabric mix, silhouettes, and

core vs novelty split.

Work with design, sourcing, and production teams to ensure commercial viability.

Forecast demand and finalize buy quantities with disciplined risk management.

Track weekly performance and take corrective actions on pricing, replenishment, or

liquidation.

Drive margin improvement through cost control, pricing strategy, and mix

optimization.

Align with marketing and merchandising teams on launches and campaigns.

Own in-season and end-of-season inventory decisions with full accountability.

Requirements

56 years of experience as a category manager, merchandiser, or buyer in apparel.

Strong understanding of apparel economics and consumer demand.

Proven experience managing large assortments and multiple vendors.

Strong knowledge of fabrics, construction, costing, and pricing architecture.

Comfort operating in fast-paced, launch-driven environments.

Strong analytical capability with Excel or reporting tools.

Decisive operator with ownership mindset.

Nice to Have

Experience with DTC or omnichannel apparel brands.

Exposure to private label or in-house design categories.

Ability to manage or mentor junior team members.

What This Role Is Not

Not a design-only role.

Not a planning-only role.

Not suitable for low-ownership profiles.